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Pedestrian struck on Brightside Drive Thursday evening

17 hours 15 minutes 38 seconds ago Thursday, January 08 2026 Jan 8, 2026 January 08, 2026 6:24 PM January 08, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ
By: Evie Richard

BATON ROUGE — One person was transported to a hospital after being struck by a car on Brightside Drive Thursday night, officials confirmed. 

The crash happened around 5:50 p.m. on Brightside Drive near Rainbow Massage. 

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At this time, the extent of the pedestrian's injuries is unknown. 

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